2008

THE WALKER COLLEGE of

Business Leaders MAGAZINE 2008

Walker College of Business - Appalachian State University www.business.appstate.edu

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Dean’s Club membership requires an annual contribution.

In return for their generosity, members receive: • Invitation for indoor seating at an Appalachian football game, beginning in 2009.

• Credit toward membership in Appalachian’s Chancellor's Society, which offers free parking on campus.

• Invitations to numerous college receptions and activities, including CEO lectures and chancellor events.

• A gift of our appreciation for each year of membership and personal communication from the office of the dean.

Thank You To Our 2007-2008 Members: Jason Azar Beroth Oil Company (W. Winfield Beroth, George Beroth, Thornton Beroth, Vernice Beroth, Sr., Vernice Beroth, Jr.) Rob & Laura Crandall Marshall & Kris Croom Crown Automotive Management Holbert & Beth Ebert Al Ernest & Liu Fang Mr. & Mrs. William G. Ervin David & Angela Harrison Keith & Karen Holland Mr. & Mrs. Andrew King

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Scott & Deanna Lampe Murray Supply Company (Charlie Murray) Kay C. Norwood Phillip D. Ostwalt Wes & Anne Pope The Honorable Helen A. Powers Frank H. Skidmore, Jr. Geraldine D. Smith & David V. Syfert Stick Boy Bread Company Dent & Louise Sullivan Mr. & Mrs. Jason S. Triplett Philip R. Witmer & Wenrong Deng

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Walker College of Business Leaders Magazine Leaders Magazine is published annually by the Dean’s Office for alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the college.

Contents

Administration Randy Edwards, Dean Don Cox, Associate Dean Heather Hulburt Norris, Associate Dean Marty Meznar, Assistant Dean Development Officers Geoff Graham Gerry Smith Editor Haley Yates Childers Contributing Writers Sabrina Cheves Jane Nicholson Rob Robertson Contributing Photographers Marie Freeman Mike Rominger Troy Tuttle On the Cover 2008 Holland Fellows visit the Forbidden City in Bejing, China. Photograph

by Lyle Schoenfeldt.

Appalachian State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students or employees on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disabling condition or sexual orientation.

Appalachian also actively promotes diversity among students and employees.

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A Message from the Dean College Events Student Spot Focus on Faculty Around Raley Alumni and Friends How to Make a Difference

FEATURES 08 11

Where Asia and Appalachia(n) Meet A Global Presence

The Business Leaders of Tomorrow are at Appalachian Today.

A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN It is a great time to be an Ap-

We still need your help. More than

palachian Mountaineer, and it is also

2,300 current students at Appalachian

a great time to be a Walker College

are business majors. There is a very

Mountaineer! As you read through

significant need to provide additional

this publication, please share the pride

scholarship support, to provide interna-

as you learn about students who have

tional opportunities and other distinctive

traveled around the world, who have

opportunities, and to recruit and retain

excelled in competitions, who have a

high-quality faculty.

passion for entrepreneurship, and who

One way to meet the financial chal-

have beat the stock market.

lenges is through the Walker College

We have a championship team of

Dean’s Club. I invite you to join and

outstanding faculty, staff, and students

make a difference in the lives of our

in the Walker College. This was illus-

outstanding students. Funding from the

trated in April 2008 when the Walker

Dean’s Club is used in areas of great-

College was reaccredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). This was the first accreditation visit since 1998 and is a major milestone for our college.

“It is a great time to be an Appalachian Mountaineer, and it is also a great time to be a Walker College Mountaineer!”

Although reaccreditation requires significant work by our faculty and staff and requires compliance with very specific guidelines, the bottom line is simply

est need such as scholarships and travel funds for students and faculty to attend professional conferences and competitions. For more information about how you can make a difference with Dean’s Club or other initiatives, see page 19 of

this magazine.

Check our web page (www.business.appstate.edu) and

that it recognizes a high-quality college of business. Less

the COB Blog (www.business.appstate.edu/blog) often for

than one-third of colleges of business in the United States

news about our college and alumni. The Walker College of

and only approximately ten percent of international colleges

Business is a championship team. Please be an active part of

are accredited by AACSB.

the team. Thank you.

The high quality that is present in the Walker College certainly did not begin with reaccreditation in April 2008. In fact, we have been accredited since 1976. Many of you have played essential roles in creating the high-quality college that

Randy Edwards, ‘77, ‘78

our students and faculty now enjoy. Thank you!

Dean of the Walker College of Business

Accreditation by AACSB International confirms a commitment to high quality and continuous improvement through a comprehensive peer review process. Less than one-third of U.S. business school programs and only 10% of business school programs worldwide meet these rigorous standards. The Walker College has been accredited since 1976.

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Appalachian State University

WALKER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS Mark E. Trivette ‘83, Chair Partner, Transaction Advisory Srv, Ernst & Young LLP

COLLEGE EVENTS October 03

The 7th Annual Finance & Banking Career Day will be held in Raley Hall.

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A Homecoming Football Reception will provide an opportunity for Walker College alumni and friends to gather at the Duck Pond Field prior to the ASU vs. Citadel game.

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The Harlan E. Boyles Distinguished CEO Lecture and Reception brings Mr. Tom Kilgore, President and CEO of the Tennessee Valley Authority, to campus as the featured lecturer.

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The High Country Global Opportunities Conference will be held in Raley Hall.

Ryan Bolick ‘01 Partner, 33 West Consulting, LLC

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This fall’s Insurance Career Fair will begin on Oct. 22 and continue through Oct. 23.

H. Edward Boyles, Jr. Managing Director, Bank of America Securities

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The Scholarship Reception will provide a forum for student recipients to meet their scholarship donors at the Broyhill Inn.

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The 7th Annual Carole Moore McLeod Entrepreneur Summit will host more than forty entrepreneurs on campus for panel discussions and presentations. Twenty students will be selected to pitch their ideas to a panel of entrepreneur judges in the “Pitch Your Business Idea in 90 Seconds” contest.

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The College of Business Football Game Day Reception will give Walker College alumni and friends an opportunity to tailgate at Farthing Hill before the Mountaineers take on Furman at 3:30 p.m.

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The Accounting Alumni CPE Conference will be held at the Broyhill Inn and Conference Center.

Richard G. Sparks ’76, ’78 Vice Chair President & CEO, Watauga Medical Center J. Cantey Alexander III ’86 President - Triad Region, BB&T Roger L. Beahm CEO & Chairman, Coyne Beahm Shouse, Inc. John B. Beall Retired CEO, Beall Oil Company W. Winfield Beroth ’65 President, Beroth Oil/4 Brothers Stores

Marshall A. Croom ’86 Senior VP – Merchandising, Lowe’s Companies, Inc. Robert G. Darst Retired, Burlington Industries, Inc. Joseph F. Freeman, Jr. President, Freeman and Company Robin H. Gagnon ’82, ’95 Partner, We Sell Restaurants James E. Harris ‘84 CFO, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Robert W. Hellyer CEO, The Spring Air Company William R. Holland Chairman, EnPro Industries, Inc. Helen Hollifield ‘87 Tax Partner, Deloitte & Touche Thomas H. Hudspeth, Jr. ‘82, ‘83, Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers Jennifer Johnston ‘94, ‘02 Portfolio Administrator, BB&T Scott Lampe ’94 CFO, Hendrick Motorsports Lynn Minges Executive Director, Tourism, Film and Sports Development, NC Department of Commerce Charles V. Murray ’87 President, Murray Supply Company

December 21

Appalachian State University Commencement

February 2009 09

10th Annual Lewis L. Mack Alumni Day

March 2009 26

Phillip Ostwalt ‘83 Partner, KPMG, LLP

The Harlan E. Boyles Distinguished CEO Lecture and Reception for spring 2009 will feature Jim Morgan, President and CEO of Krispy Kreme.

Kenneth G. Reece ‘73 Sr. VP - Private Banking, First Tennessee Bank John E. Silvia Chief Economist, Wachovia Bank Corporation

April 2009

Allan Singer Manager, McNair Law Firm, PA

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The College of Business Honors Convocation Ceremony will be held at the Broyhill Inn and Conference Center. Students with the highest GPA and outstanding students participating in student organizations will be recognized.

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The Beta Gamma Sigma Induction Ceremony, also held at the Broyhill and on the same day as the Honors Convocation, recognizes the top ten percent of students.

Frank H. Skidmore, Jr. Retired Managing Principal, IBM Global Services Gerry Smith ’70 Retired First VP Investments, Smith Barney Members Emeriti William S. Creekmuir, William G. Ervin, Jeffrey A. Shepard, Mike Steinback, G.A. Sywassink ’94

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StudentSpot

STUDENTS COLLECT ON BUSINESS IDEAS

Students pitched their best business ideas to a panel of judges during the 6th Annual Carole Moore McLeod Entrepreneur Summit last October. Winners were first-place winner Mitchell Olin Setzer Jr.; second-place winner Taylor Martin Boyle; and Mary Dula, who placed third in the competition.

The $1,000 grand prize was awarded to Setzer, a senior marketing major from Lenoir. His prize-winning idea was for an ergonomic ramp lift for large distributors. Boyle is a sophomore finance and banking major from Boone and New Orleans. He presented a business plan to treat cancer patients safely in the comfort of their own home. He received a $500 prize. Dula is a junior

Mary Dula, Taylor Martin Boyle, and Mitchell Olin Setzer, Jr. display their awards following the Pitch Your Idea in 90 Seconds contest.

AITP Wins Second Place at National Competition

communication major from Lenoir.

For the second consecutive year, Appalachian State’s Association of Infor-

She received $250 for her winning

mation Technology Professionals’ (AITP) student chapter won or placed at the

idea: Stand Out Systems (SOS), a room

AITP National Collegiate Conference. Approximately 700 people attended the

monitoring system. The awards were

Memphis conference, including 13 ASU students and their faculty advisor, Dr.

donated by Mission House Creative, a

Scott Hunsinger.

web marketing and advertising firm.

Matthew Saunders, a senior Computer Information Systems major, won sec-

Setzer received an additional $250

ond place in the Undergraduate Papers competition. Last year, ASU AITP stu-

award for having the best presentation

dents Jessica Russ and Ashley Holt won both first and second place, respectively,

at the event. The award was donated by

in the papers competition at the national conference.

Center for Entrepreneurship advisory

“It’s great to see our students competing for na-

board member Dale Tweedy.

tional championships at ASU in both athletics and

The 2008 contest will again be

academics,” said Hunsinger. Two other ASU AITP

held during the Carole Moore McLeod

students, John Keels and Paul Visentin, earned the

Entrepreneur Summit (October 24).

Associate Computing Professional (ACP) certifica-

Students from any major can enter.

tion at the conference. Only 17 students from a total

Visit www.entrepreneurship.appstate. edu for more information. ■

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of 74 schools earned this certification. ■ Matthew Saunders

Appalachian State University

Bowden Investment Group Beats the Market

A PASSION FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP The blog Entrepreneur The Arts recently had a guest post featuring Walker College student Kelly Penick. Described as a “remarkable young lady,” Penick is a rising sophomore and the president of the Association of Student Entrepreneurs at Appalachian.

She says she discovered her ‘entrepreneurial passion’ through her interactions with the hospitality industry. “Having grown up in a family business, I see myself as a leader and individual who knows what I want out of my career, as well as someone who has been blessed with a vision and drive to make these dreams a reality. My desire is

Members of the 2007 - 2008 Bowden Investment Group visit the World Financial Center in New York City.

to have the means and ability to not only provide the finest of cuisine,

with investment professionals. The cost

spa treatments, and atmosphere to

ished the 2007-08 year with outstand-

of the trip was heavily subsidized by

my clients, but also to be able to

ing returns on their student-managed

past earnings on the Bowden Invest-

give back to the betterment of the

Bowden Investment Fund. Year-to-

ment Fund.

human race.” ■

The Bowden Investment Group fin-

date, the Bowden Investment Fund has

The Bowden Investment Fund,

out-performed the S&P 500 Index 1.3%

which was established in January 2000,

to -3.3%. For the academic year (Sep-

serves the dual purpose of providing

tember through April) the returns on the

students a hands-on investment experi-

fund were negative 1.06%, 3.7% better

ence and providing funds to support

than the negative 4.76% return on the

future student activities.

S&P 500 Index.

The fund and student group is named

The students in the Bowden Invest-

for former Appalachian Professor Elbert

ment Group have complete responsibil-

V. Bowden to recognize his outstanding

ity for managing the portfolio. They

work and his many contributions to Ap-

faced a challenging market climate

palachian students.

for the academic year but managed to

For more information about the

beat the market while remaining fully

Bowden Investment Group go to: www.

invested in equities.

business.appstate.edu/big/. ■

In November 2007, students in the

Penick, right, with fellow entrepreneurship student, Chelsea Winch.

Bowden Investment Group traveled to New York to visit Wall Street and meet

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StudentSpot

FINANCIAL PLANNING TEAM COMPETES NATIONALLY Three Financial Planning Students were finalists in the Ameriprise

Opening His Eyes Will Windley is one of several Walker College students to participate in this year’s Holland Fellows program. Windley told the Gaston Gazette he was especially impressed

Financial Planning Invitational in Minneapolis, Minnesota held April

by the young Chinese at the university. He

23 – 26. Candace Hrozencik, Allison Icardi and Nick Livy represented

found them not only hospitable, but also very

Appalachian as one of eight teams selected to compete in the event. The

intelligent and eager to learn. They are “com-

group also earned 2nd place at the International Association of Registered

pletely sold on capitalism as the way forward

Financial Consultants national competition this year. ■

for their nation,” he said. Their enthusiasm surprised him. “They are full of life,” he said.

Still, his Chinese counterparts are subject to much more governmental control than Americans, he said.

During his three-week stay, Windley said he was able to visit a number of businesses, and he said the experience changed his own perspective. Despite having much less than Americans have, he said, the Chinese are happy. “It really opens your eyes to what we have and makes you grateful,” Windley said. ■

From left, financial planning students Candace Hrozencik, Allison Icardi and Nick Livy.

Students kicked off the fall semester with “Walker Day”, a welcome back reception hosted by Walker administrators. The event, held on the first day of classes, provided students a forum to talk with Dean Edwards and featured free t-shirts and refreshments.

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Windley, left in orange, with his fellow Appalachian students in Bejing.

Appalachian State University

Students Present Research at International Forum in China Business students from Appalachian State University and Fudan University in China participated in Shanghai Forum 2008, an international academic forum hosted in May by Fudan University and sponsored by the Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies. The conference theme was Economic Globalization and the Choice of Asia: Transition, Growth and Welfare.

Attending as participants of the Holland Fellows Program for Business Study in Asia, the students presented research on the effects of environmental issues on business practices in China and the United States. The only students presenting at the conference, they addressed issues of energy, pollution and waste in the two countries as part of the sub forum on Energy and Environment in Cities.

Appalachian students presenting

Students in the Holland Fellows Program for Business Study in Asia participated in the 2008 Shanghai Forum. The students are business majors at Appalachian State University and Fudan University.

Rachel Pope, Kimberly Reeves and Will

petitive application and interview pro-

Windley, The Effect of Waste Issues

cess conducted in October 2007.

at the conference and their topics were

on Business Practices in China and the

Trent Bona, Kyle Brown, Caitlin Forest

U.S. Their papers were included in the

dents began their work in November

and Brian White, The Effect of Energy

published conference proceedings.

by researching topics they identified

Issues on Business Practices in China

The Holland Fellows Program for

The American and Chinese stu-

as important. Initial collaboration was

and the U.S.; Ryan Ganfield, Alex

Business Study in Asia began in 1996

conducted via e-mail. In April, the

Harris, Brandon Holmes and David

and has involved over 275 students

Fudan students came to Appalachian.

Humphrey, The Effect of Pollution

from the two universities. This year’s

Appalachian students traveled to China

Issues on Business Practices in China

fellows were selected through a com-

in May to continue their collaboration. â–

and the U.S.; and Andrew Dawson,

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

FOOTBALL GAME DAY SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 Visit: www.business.appstate.edu/alumni/gameday.php For more information, email or call Geoff Graham grahamgl@appstate.edu or 828-262-6231. Limited tickets are available.

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Where Asia an Appala Serving as the UNC Systems liaison in China, Russell Warriner is the “go-to person” for everyone within the 16-campus North Carolina University System wishing to teach or study almost anywhere in China.

By all accounts, Russell Warriner

industrial powerhouse was a regular

largest English-speaking newspaper in

is an impressive young man. Not only

topic in his Raley Hall classes and in

China. As an intern in the website mar-

has he excelled in school, sports, and

the news. As a junior who had complet-

keting department, Russell was charged

extracurricular activities, but at only 23

ed the prerequisite coursework, Rus-

with providing an American perspective

years old, he also has a strong under-

sell qualified to apply to the exchange

to the readership. He says his experi-

standing of different cultures. The

program. “I recognized that it was an

ences at Appalachian and, in particular,

2007 finance and banking graduate of

important place to go”, Russell said;

Walker, helped him achieve success in

Appalachian’s Walker College of Busi-

and go he did. He was selected, along

this position.

ness has a respect for others and their

with eleven others at Appalachian, as a

cultures that he sharpened throughout

2006 Holland Fellow by a competitive

with Fudan was established in 1997,

his school days at Appalachian and now

application and interview process. He

beating NC system sisters UNC and NC

utilizes in his career half a world away

and his fellow Fellows embarked upon

State programs to the Shanghai scene,

as the UNC system liaison at China’s

a three-month exchange program (in-

Appalachian has developed deep-rooted

Fudan University.

cluding a three-week stint in China) to

relationships with area businesses.

work closely with, and learn first-hand

Thus, Appalachian students are offered

left home in the fall of 2003, enroll-

from, twelve Chinese students. Holland

additional opportunities such as intern-

ing at Appalachian - 186 miles to the

Fellows work with their Fudan partners

ships cultivated by the administration

northwest. He didn’t anticipate leaving

via email throughout the academic year

and faculty that other universities’ stu-

Boone just four years later in order to

on a topic involving business in Asia

dents may not receive. “Appalachian

pursue a career 7,560 miles to the (far)

and then meet in person on reciprocal

has done an excellent job in creating

east. He didn’t anticipate his initial trip

visits to each others’ universities in

relationships in China,” Warriner said.

to China, either.

April and May to finalize their studies.

“I don’t think I would have had these

The Cary, North Carolina, native

As a junior, Russell received in his

After his Holland Fellows experi-

Because Appalachian’s partnership

opportunities anywhere else”.

student mailbox a brochure about the

ence, Russell was given the opportunity

Holland Fellows Program for Busi-

to stay in China even longer – and again

liaison] was having participated in the

ness Study in Asia. He’d never studied

he jumped at the chance. He secured

Holland Fellows program, because it al-

China or the Chinese language, but the

an internship with the China Daily, the

ready has a good introduction to China

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“A big part of [being appointed

Appalachian State University

nd achia(n) Meet and to Fudan University,” said Warri-

his Chinese contemporaries, the young

ery day, but due to pollution and a less-

ner. Beyond that, “Chancellor Peacock

man even finds time to exercise his

appealing big-city setting [than the Blue

and Dean Edwards knew my interest in

body. He recently participated, along

Ridge Mountains], he says he doesn’t

China was genuine and that I could be

with about 20,000 other runners from

run as often or as seriously as before.

a benefit to Appalachian and the other

China and other countries, in the Shang-

universities in North Carolina.”

hai marathon. Russell, whose mother

serve two terms in the role of liaison to

has Multiple Sclerosis, became well-

Fudan. He began working in China on

to have his job. “It’s never boring. I’m

known in the High Country of North

July 1, 2007 (ending June 30, 2008),

always with new people, and something

Carolina as a runner after a cross-state

and his second term began on July 1,

new is always happening,” he reports.

run to raise money for the disease. In

2008. “It’s a privilege to get to stay

When he is not busy with work, he

China, he runs for about 30 minutes ev-

another year. I like what I’m doing, and continued on page 10

Russell says he feels really lucky

meets plenty of other interesting people.

Warriner is the first person to

He says, “I feel like I would be wasting an opportunity if I didn’t spend a lot of time with the Chinese people.” That’s how he learns the culture and practices the language. He eats at restaurants downtown, goes to “neat” bars, and attends musicals, lectures, and networking events with his friends in Shanghai.

The population of Shanghai is 19 million – twice that of North Carolina – so “it seems like everything goes through here at some point – it is the pinnacle of Chinese cities in its development,” Russell says.

When not exercising his mind with

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Russell Warriner, UNC Systems Liason to China and 2007 Walker College graduate, at ZhangJiaJie, in the Hunan Province of China.

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I think I could be more productive by staying another term,”

that regard. Regardless of physical or cultural differences,

Russell says. When asked about a third term, he replies

the Chinese have welcomed him wholly. He says, “My col-

with a smile, “This experience has opened my eyes to a lot

leagues are very open-minded. They are very patient – help-

of other things I can do.” Instead of seeking a third term,

ing me with my Chinese – and pleasant to be around at all

he is considering applying for a career in US government

times.” Russell adds that the Chinese students are driven,

in foreign services, making an entrepreneurial endeavor, or

determined, and study very hard.

pursuing his MBA.

When asked the most important lesson learned through-

What often seems to stand out in the minds of many

out his experience in China, Warriner echoed his previ-

Holland Fellow alumni are the strong relationships cultivated

ous sentiment: “People are people everywhere you go and

with the Chinese students. Cultivating these relationships

deserve respect.” He added, “This new view that I’ve taken

is something Russell excels in; Holland Fellows was not the

of the world is much more balanced and objective. When I

only exclusive program to which he belonged during his time

think of the United States of America, I can see what it would

at Appalachian. Russell also secured a highly sought-after role as Appalachian Ambassador. Ambassadors are current students chosen to serve the university by connecting students to alumni and serving as hosts to campus visitors. Specially

“This new view that I’ve taken of of the world is much more balanced and objective. When I think of the United States of America, now I can see what it would be like through the eyes of a person from a different country... The global perspective is amazing.”

selected students have served Appalachian in this role since

be like through the eyes of a person from a different country.

1977. “The skills that I was able to practice as an Ambas-

I could have never done that before I went to China. The

sador have been really helpful in my role as liaison,” Russell

global perspective is amazing.” He concluded, “The decision

says. “The ability to make people feel welcome and to inter-

to go to China, even while passing up other jobs that would

act with new people really ties into what I’m doing now.”

have paid more money, was the best decision for me. My

Now serving as the UNC Systems liaison in China, Rus-

experience has been excellent – something that cannot be

sell is the “go-to person” for students, faculty members, and

compared. So I’ve learned to follow my heart and chase my

researchers within the 16-campus university system wishing

dreams, even if it seems a little crazy.” ■

to teach or study almost anywhere in China. Warriner reports that most UNC system students, teachers, and administrators who are coming to Fudan at present are trying to set up relationships and working to emulate the highly successful Appalachian-Fudan connection.

Over the last two years, Russell has learned a lot about Chinese culture, but more importantly, in his opinion, he has learned a lot about respecting others. He advises anyone traveling abroad to try to show others respect. One key to being respectful is trying to speak the language. According to Russell, even if you’re only visiting for a week, “every word you learn will make your experience 100 times better.”

Russell stands just over six feet tall, and while his height, blond hair, and hazel eyes may look a bit different from his Fudan colleagues, he has never felt discriminated against in China because of the way he looks or acts. He says he may even be treated better because he is an outsider, and adds that the Chinese should be commended for their nature in

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Warriner, middle, spoke at the 2007 business commencement ceremony. Also pictured are fellow speakers Erica Muschamp, left, and Amanda Felton.

Appalachian State University

A Global Presence Some 300 university students representing more than 35 countries participated in the Iberoamerican Leadership Congress held in Barcelona, Spain, in March. Only four students from the United States attended the conference, three of whom were from Appalachian State University.

The Leadership Congress focused on the Iberoamerican region, which includes Latin American countries, the United States and Spain. It was hosted

by AIESEC, the International Association of Students in Economics and Commerce. AIESEC is the largest student organization in the world. It helps young people discover and develop their potential so as to have a positive impact on society.

Appalachian students Leah Farias,

North American delegates at the 2008 AIESEC Global Conference’s Global Villiage in Spain. Appalachian students Sarah Green, third from right, and Leah Farias, second from right, were two of the three Appalachian students present.

Sarah Green and Max Zulauf are mem-

Green will serve as the executive

bers of the Appalachian chapter of

director of the Appalachian AIESEC

AIESEC. Farias is a junior majoring in

chapter this fall. She said the conference

The Appalachian students paid their

international business. She participated

provided her with an opportunity to find

own way to attend the conference, in-

in a study abroad program in Spain spring

and match Appalachian chapter members

cluding their accommodations, meals,

semester. Green is a senior accounting

with internships in represented countries,

registration fees and flights. To help de-

and international business major. Zulauf

which is a service that AIESEC provides

fray expenses for future students, Green

is a senior international business major.

to its student members.

hopes to partner with local and national

He participated in a study abroad pro-

The first two days of the conference

diversity and align with the AIESEC’s global strategy.

organizations.

focused on corporate social responsi-

AIESEC-US was founded in 1956 as

Green was one of the founders of

bility and consisted of seminars, group

a not-for-profit organization to promote

the Appalachian chapter of AIESEC. She

sessions and discussions with partici-

cultural understanding and international

served as co-president while studying

pating companies. The conference also

cooperation. Since that time, AIESEC-

abroad in Alicante, Spain. “I am proud

included leadership development semi-

US has grown to include more than

that Appalachian was well represented at

nars in which all participants were able

1,500 community members in more than

the congress,” she said. “It was an amaz-

to reflect, analyze and plan ways to

40 U.S. cities. The acronym AIESEC

ing learning experience and a great way

strengthen their local communities in

is derived from a French phrase that

to expand our global networks. I now

their home countries. The conference

loosely translates to International As-

have lasting friendships with people

enabled the students to develop leader-

sociation of Students in Economics and

from all over the world.”

ship competencies, network, experience

Commerce. ■

gram in Belgium this spring.

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Focus onFaculty

Nepotism in NASCAR?

For years, racing fans joked that the “N” in NASCAR meant nepotism, because almost one third of drivers racing

LEADERSHIP CHANGES COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

in NASCAR events in 2005 had a family connection. But

Dawn Medlin has been named

it’s winning, not family ties, that determine longevity in the

chairperson of the Department of

sport, according to research by Economics Professor Peter A.

Computer Information Systems.

Groothuis, and his wife, Jana D. Groothuis. Their research,

She had served as interim chair of

“Nepotism or Family Tradition: A Study of NASCAR Driv-

the department since July 2007.

ers,” was included in the June 2008 issue of the Journal of

An associate professor in the de-

Sports Economics.

partment, Medlin has an Ed.D.

The couple looked at 30 years of career statistics housed

from Virginia Tech and a master’s and bachelor’s degree

in the Stock Car Racing Collection in Appalachian’s Belk Li-

from Appalachian. She has worked at Appalachian since

brary and Information Commons along with online materials.

1988, first as a lecturer in the Walker College of Business,

“When you look at all drivers and compare their records with

then as director of multimedia services, assistant professor

those who have family connections in the sport, there isn’t

and associate professor in the Department of Computer and

much difference in the length of their records after controlling

Information Systems.

for performance,” Jana Groothius said.

ECONOMICS

Career following isn’t just a sports phenomenon. It oc-

Larry V. Ellis has been named

curs among actors, politicians, lawyers, physicians and other

interim chairman of the Depart-

professions where a son or daughter chooses to follow in a

ment of Economics. He replaces

parent’s career footsteps, Peter Groothius explained. Just like

George Schieren, who is retiring

in those professions, sons of NASCAR drivers benefit from

after 31 years at the university.

growing up in the industry, being at the track with their family,

Ellis has been a faculty member

and fan loyalty to the family name. ■

in the Department of Economics

STUDYING OUTSOURCING TO INDIA

since 1978. Ellis has a Ph.D. from the University of Mis-

Appalachian has received a $169,000 grant to study global

souri–Columbia, and a master’s degree from the University

outsourcing and promote student and faculty exchanges with

of Central Missouri. ■

partner institutions in India. It benefits faculty, students, and regional business people through new courses, exchanges and study abroad. The two-year project is co-directed by Accounting Professor Philip Witmer. Other key project personnel include CIS Professor Al Harris and Bryan Toney, Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship. Witmer comments “We already have a strong presence in China through the Holland Fellows Program...new relationships in India will provide great opportunities for our students and faculty to better understand the dynamic global business environment.” ■

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George Schieren retires after 31 years of service

Appalachian State University

Professorships Received

EXCELLENCE AWARDED Four Walker faculty members were recently named recipients of the College’s 2008 Excellence Awards. Pictured from left, Jan Woods (ACC) was recognized

Six faculty members were recently

for her contributions as a non-tenure track faculty member, Todd Cherry (ECO)

named recipients of professorships. The

was honored for his service contributions, Claudia Kelley (ACC) was recognized

professorships are named in honor of

for her teaching and David Dickinson (ECO) was honored for his research. A

college benefactors, and recognize fac-

contribution from Business Advisory Council member G.A. Sywassink, CEO

ulty for outstanding instruction, schol-

of Standard Holding Corporation in Charlotte, provides a monetary gift to the

arship, service, and for serving as role

recipients. The College’s excellence awards are presented annually. ■

models for students. Recipients receive a salary stipend and retain the professorship for two years.

Dick Crandall (computer information systems) was awarded the Beroth Oil – Four Brothers Food Stores Professorship. Claudia Kelly (accounting) was awarded the Honorable Harlan E. Boyles Professorship. Lyle Schoenfeldt (management) was awarded the L.M. Baker Jr. Professorship. Mike Dotson (marketing) was awarded the John W. Guffey Jr. Professorship. Jim Westerman (management) was awarded the Duane D. Daggett Professorship in Management. Alan E. Singer (management) was awarded the James E. Holshouser, Jr. Distinguished Professorship in Ethics. ■

FATHER AND SON PROFESSORS PUBLISH BOOK ON BUSINESS TRENDS A collaboration between CIS Professor Richard E. Crandall and his son, William “Rick” Crandall – a professor at UNC Pembroke - has resulted in a book published by CRC Press, a division of Taylor and Francis Group. “New Methods of Competing in the Global Marketplace: Critical Success Factors from Service and Manufacturing” is the result of an intensive analysis of current business trends in the service and manufacturing sectors. The Crandalls’ differing career experience proved beneficial to their book’s topic. Rick Crandall was a hotel/restaurant The professorship named for Duane D. Daggett, pictured here with his wife, Ruth, during the Spring 2008 CEO lecture, is the first to be endowed in the Walker College of Business by an alumnus; M. Lee Barnes, Jr. ’90 and his wife Christy established the endowment.

Walker College of Business

graduate from Florida State University. He spent 10 years in that industry, which is typically viewed as services oriented. Dick Crandall was an industrial engineering graduate from West Virginia University and spent the first part of his career working in manufacturing environments. Together, they bring a perspective to this book that represents a blend of insight from the service and manufacturing sectors. ■

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AroundRaley

A new addition to Raley Hall: Appalachian alumni and employees of Southern Energy Management have installed the framework that will support a photovoltaic system on campus. They are Jimmy Thompson, 2006 appropriate technology graduate, Justin Stiles, 2008 appropriate technology graduate, Max Isaacs, 2003 psychology graduate, and J.R. Whitley, 2006 appropriate technology graduate.

WALKER MAINTAINS AACSB ACCREDITATION Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business has maintained its accreditation of its undergraduate and graduate business programs with the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The Walker College of Business has held AACSB accreditation since 1976. All AACSB accredited schools must conduct a peer review every five years in order to maintain their accreditation.

“Accreditation by AACSB International is only granted to high-quality business programs in the United States and around the world,” said Walker College of Education Dean Randy Edwards. “This is a great accomplishment for the Walker College of Business and certainly reflects the high quality of the Walker College faculty, staff, and students.”

The reaffirmation of accreditation process included a rigorous internal review and evaluation, during which the college developed and implemented a plan to meet the 21 AACSB standards requiring a high quality teaching environment, a commitment to continuous improvement, and curricula re-

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sponsive to the needs of business. Business programs must satisfy the expectations of a wide range of quality standards relating to strategic management of resources, interactions of faculty and students in the educational process, and achievement of learning goals in degree programs. These standards are mission-linked.

During the re-accreditation process, the Walker College of Business was visited and evaluated by business school deans with detailed knowledge of management education, applying accreditation standards that are widely accepted in the educational community.

AACSB International is an association of educational institutions, businesses and other organizations in 70 countries that are dedicated to the advancement of business education worldwide. AACSB International is the longest serving and largest global accrediting body for business schools that offer undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees in business and accounting. The association also is the business education community’s professional development organization, conducting a wide array of conference and seminar programs at various locations around the world. ■

Appalachian State University

Charlotte CEOs Advise Students During Fall and Spring Harlan E. Boyles Distinguished Lectures It’s up to the next generation of

that the image of corporate America will

business leaders to restore the public’s

moderate and return to a higher level of

faith in corporate America, said Lowe’s

dignity.

Companies chairman and CEO Robert Niblock.

Speaking to students and guests at the Harlan E. Boyles Distinguished CEO Lecture Series last fall, Niblock said the

Niblock joined Lowe’s, a home improvement retail giant headquartered in Mooresville, in 1993 and was named chairman and CEO in 2005.

Joan

H.

Zimmerman

(pictured

characteristic of integrity has always

right), president and chief executive

been and will continue to be important

office of the Charlotte-based Southern

to successful business leaders. “When

Shows Inc., never thought twice about

you look at the avalanche of accounting

her gender when she co-founded the

scandals and ethical breeches over the

multi-million dollar business.

last few years, having integrity is more

Spring Lecturer Joan Zimmerman

“I do not think that any of the quali-

included pig food seller, housecleaner,

ties that you need for success are gen-

Niblock told students that as they

and debt collector for a local newspaper.

der based,” she said in response to an

begin their business careers, they should

Zimmerman said skills she developed

audience member’s question during the

ask themselves if they are doing what

in those early jobs continue to help her

spring CEO Lecture. “The qualities are

is ethically correct in their job, or see-

with customers today. Instead of trying

persistence, integrity and skill. If you

ing how much they can get by with.

to fit into whichever jobs students think

have those and you are willing to go out

“Because of the high profile cases that

will be the hot career and pay the most

and make your own mark and work, there

are out there, the next decade will be

money when they graduate, Zimmerman

is no reason why you should not succeed

challenging for all CEOs. There will be

said they should focus on their talents.

as a woman. I have had hurdles to jump,

additional scrutiny and additional gov-

“You need to figure out what you are

but you can jump them,” she said.

good at…because that’s where your fu-

important than ever,” he said.

ernance relating to business practices,”

Southern Shows, founded in 1959,

Niblock said. “Over time, I’m hopeful

produces 21 consumer shows in 12 cit-

Zimmerman said she keeps work-

ies, including the Southern Spring and

ing after 47 years in business because

Garden Show, Southern Farm Show and

she loves what she does. “Ours is a very

Southern Christmas Show. The shows

exciting business,” she said. “We get to

are attended by more than 600,000 visi-

work with the heads of major corpora-

tors annually. “When we first started our

tions, as well as individual crafts people,

business, people said to us, ‘Are you

garden club people and small business

crazy?’ People had never heard of a con-

owners. The variety is endless, and we

sumer show. They did not exist in this

love it.” In 2005, Zimmerman was in-

part of the country,” she said.

ducted into the N.C. Business Hall of

Zimmerman, who grew up in London during World War II, credits ad-

Fall Lecturer Robert Niblock

Walker College of Business

ture is going to be.”

Fame and in 2007 was named Charlotte Woman of the Year.

vice from her mother and her early life

The lecture series is named for the

experiences as the foundation for her

late Harlan E. Boyles, who was N.C.

business success.

state treasurer for 24 years. ■

Her childhood jobs

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AroundRaley

Hot Topic: Insuring Coastal Properties On July 21, the Richard S. Brantley

Commissioner Jim Long (pictured be-

Risk & Insurance Center sponsored the

low, middle) and former Mississippi

insurance symposium “Insuring Coastal

Insurance Commissioner George Dale

Properties” on campus. The symposium,

(pictured at right), among other experts.

designed for insurance agents, insurance

“A healthy insurance market is criti-

regulators, legislators and others who

cal to the economic development of our

work in the insurance industry, as well

coastal counties,” Marlett said. “With-

as students and faculty who are interest-

out insurance on homes, the homeown-

ed in the topic, proved to be a hot topic

ers can’t get home mortgage loans. That

from the mountains to the coast.

hurts the lending sector and the real es-

“The state’s coastal areas have been

tate construction market.”

fortunate to avoid the destruction of hur-

Consider this: Property development

ricanes like those that have hit Florida,

along the nation’s coastline has grown

Mississippi and Louisiana during past

7.3 percent a year for the past three

years,” said David Marlett, chair of the

years, a rate that is expected to continue

Department of Finance, Insurance and

for the next decade, according to Steve

Banking. “But it’s just a matter of time.

Weisbart, chief economist for the Insur-

We wanted to provide a forum to dis-

ance Information Institute. “At that rate,

cuss and learn from people from other

the value of insured coastal property will

states.”

double in the next decade,” he said.

Speakers included N.C. Insurance

Add that to predictions by scientists,

“The state’s coastal areas have been fortunate to avoid the destruction of hurricanes like those that have hit Florida, Mississippi and Louisiana during past years, but it’s just a matter of time.”

Keynote speaker George Dale, former insurance commissioner of Louisiana, delivers remarks at the July Symposium at ASU. climatologists and others that the United States is entering a cycle of increased hurricane activity and intensity, which will make coastal development even more susceptible to loss. “Insured catastrophic losses are rising and hurricanes are the No. 1 source of those losses,” Weisbart said.

“We in North Carolina need to be prepared from a safety and from a financial standpoint to deal with the destruction of major hurricanes hitting the coast of North Carolina some time, whether it is this year or some years in the future,” said N.C. Insurance Commissioner Jim Long.

A variety of approaches exist to help finance losses from storm damage. Some states support a plan in which the federal government would provide catastrophic reinsurance, others support a free-market approach in which the property owner would bear the risk of owning coastal property, and some in the industry are promoting a hybrid public-private sector continued on page 17

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approach.

Finding ways to reduce the economic impact of hurricane damage is important for many reasons. “After a catastrophic

The 5th Class of the Martha Guy Summer Institute Comes to Campus

storm hits, economic development stops.

Insurance agents can’t sell insurance, the banking sector can’t offer loans without insurance coverage on property, homes builders can’t build and real estate agents can’t sell property,” Marlett said. “There are different ways we could try to change the system now to make it more viable so that when we do have a hurricane, economic development will continue.

It’s too hard to fix the problem after the storm occurs.”

Neil T. Annas, president elect of the

As in summers past, 22 high school juniors came to campus in July to partici-

Independent Insurance Agents of North

pate in the Martha Guy Summer Institute. This group was special, however, to

Carolina, believes it’s important that

Program Director Deanne Smith. “Thanks to the generosity of Miss Guy, we’re

insurance agents and companies, hom-

graduating our fifth class of students and celebrating a big anniversary of the

eowners and others participate in dis-

program,” she said.

cussions about hurricane mitigation and

The participants, who are selected by a competitive application and interview

coastal insurance to help the state reduce

process and identified as some of North Carolina’s brightest students with an in-

catastrophic losses and ensure a long-

terest in business, also had the opportunity to travel to New York and Washington,

term stable insurance market for North

DC, where they visited many sites including the Columbian Embassy, Senator

Carolina

Richard Burr’s office, and the New York Stock Exchange.

consumers.“North

Carolina

could face serious insurance availability

Established by the Walker College and Miss Martha Guy, former president of

concerns if our coast is subject to a major

Avery County Bank in neighboring Newland, the Martha Guy Summer Institute

hurricane like Katrina, Andrew or a re-

for Future Business Leaders gives high school students the opportunity to explore

peat of our own storm from 1954 – Hur-

the world of business and experience life on a university campus.

For information on MGSI, visit www.mgsi.appstate.edu. ■

ricane Hazel,” he said. ■

TVA PRESIDENT SPEAKS AT FALL CEO SERIES; SPRING DATE NOW SET Tom Kilgore, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Tennessee Valley Authority, is the Fall 2008 Harlan E. Boyles Distinguished CEO Lecturer. The event, held on Wednesday, October 8, also brought to campus Lynn Davis Minges, Executive Director of the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Division of Tourism, Film, and Sports Development.

The Spring lecture date is set for March 26, 2009. Mark your calendar now to hear James H. Morgan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Krispy Kreme, deliver the spring lecture.

Learn more about the series at business.appstate.edu/ceo.

Tom Kilgore

Lynn Davis Minges

Walker College of Business

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Alumni andFriends

BRANTLEY RISK AND INSURANCE CENTER CELEBRATES 20 YEARS Dave Wood believes that Appa-

that they have expanded into other ini-

is the Insurance Symposium, the first

lachian prepares students best for the

tiatives, including a similar program at

of which was held this past July. The

insurance job market. That’s because

UNC-Charlotte and an Insurance Chair

symposium provided a forum for the

for the past twenty years Appalachian

position at Eastern Carolina University.

industry to discuss challenges with

insurance graduates have had an advan-

“We want our students to be on

insuring coastal properties.

tage - the Brantley Risk and Insurance

the cutting edge of industry develop-

Center. The Center was founded in

ments,” said Wood, a professor and

continue to develop professional train-

1988, the brain child of the Independent

former director of the Center. Students

ing programs, such as the Insurance

Insurance Agency of North Carolina

are encouraged to pursue professional

Executives Program. “Our students

(IIANC). It was named in honor of

designations and attend industry confer-

have spread out into not only North

Richard S. Brantley, a cornerstone of

ences where they can learn firsthand

Carolina, but also Georgia, Florida, all

the North Carolina Insurance industry

about industry developments.

the way to Denver and San Francisco,”

for over forty years.

The IIANC wanted to grow the in-

One of the longest-standing student

According to Wood, the Center will

said Wood. “We want to have an even

opportunities available is the shadow

bigger footprint; broader exposure will

surance industry in North Carolina, and

day. On shadow days, students are

translate into better opportunities for

it knew Appalachian was the right place

paired with insurance and risk man-

Appalachian students.”

to begin such a program. Appalachian

agement professionals and follow

was, and still is, the only university in

them throughout their daily activities.

ley Risk and Insurance Center, or to get

the 16-campus North Carolina system

Through shadow days students decide

involved in associated programs, con-

with an undergraduate major in Insur-

if a job is right for them, and if so, it is

tact Wood at (828) 262-6234 or visit the

ance. The investment IIANC has made

a critical networking opportunity. The

Center online: www.business.appstate.

at Appalachian has been so successful

most recent endeavor of the Center

edu/brantley. ■

For more information on the Brant-

ATTN. PROFESSIONALS: Give back to Appalachian by providing job opportunities and internships to Walker students. Please contact Heidi Williams, Director of Career Services, for information on how to get involved with our placement programs.

• • • • • •

Recruit on campus Offer internships Participate in career fairs Post jobs online Receive resume referrals Gain exposure for your company by speaking to classes

Call (828) 262-7579 or visit business.appstate.edu/career

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HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE In order to continue to develop the Walker College of Business into a visionary college of business, we encourage support for the following initiatives. We offer many different opportunities to positively impact a program or enrich a student or faculty member. Please consider these financial gift opportunities – including schol-

SCHOLARSHIP RECEPTION Each Fall, scholarship donors have the opportunity to meet the recipients of their generosity at a special reception. Below are some of the photos from the 2007 event.

arships, professorships, and naming rights – as each can make an immediate impact.

The Walker College of Business Dean’s Club was created in 2001 as a means for the Dean to provide funding throughout the college of business. The fund gives the college greater flexibility in meeting the changing needs of students as well as the essential and visionary needs of the college. As a member of this premiere giving society, you will support scholarships, classroom enhancements, new programs and student and faculty travel, among other things.

The Center for Entrepreneurship: Students at the Walker College of Business and across the university display unique visions and gifts in creating new businesses.

Entrepreneur programs provide innovative and informative means for them to develop their ideas as well as transform their visions into successful business realities.

International Programs: These funds are used to provide international travel opportunities for business students as well as bring outstanding international students to Appalachian State University to be challenged and inspired by the educational experiences at the Walker College of Business The Martha Guy Summer Institute provides high school students from North Carolina the opportunity to be challenged and inspired while experiencing the unique academic experiences that Appalachian State University has to offer.

Additional faculty resources remain critical to attracting and retaining the highest quality teachers. Professorships, faculty grants and other sources of support help insure continued excellence in teaching at the Walker College of Business.

Additional funding for diversity programs will help us gain more national and international experiences and knowledge from less represented groups that can enhance our entire student body.

“Your generous support will not only provide financial assistance for innovative students, it will give them the distinctive opportunities, instruction and programs in which their talents can grow.”

– Dr. Kenneth E. Peacock, Chancellor of Appalachian State University Endowing a scholarship in memory or in honor of a friend or family member is a very special way to create a legacy while enabling future generations of Appalachian students to receive a high-quality education.

TO INQUIRE ABOUT HOW TO GIVE: Randy Edwards Dean Phone: (828) 262-2058 edwardsrk@appstate.edu

Geoff Graham Director of Development Phone: (828) 262-6231 grahamgl@appstate.edu

Walker College of Business

Gerry Smith Advancement Specialist Phone: (828) 262-2147 smithgd@appstate.edu

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Alumniand Friends

Hot Topic: Wineries in NC North Carolina is home to more than 70 wineries in 31 counties, many of them in the nearby Yadkin Valley. Taking in an estimated $48.2 million a year in sales these wineries are something Management Professor Mike Evans and Carol Pollard, Director of the Center for Applied Research on Emerging Technology, have found worthy of analyzing.

They have recently surveyed visitors to thirteen wineries

It’s important to stay in touch with Appalachian.

1 2 3 4

update your goldbook account when you change mail or email addresses: www.alumni.appstate.edu contact our COB blogger, Rob Robertson, with blog-worthy information: rob@tux.appstate.edu attend events listed on page 3 of this magazine.

stop by the Walker Tailgate Tent when you’re in town for football games.

across the state and found that visitors tend to be middleaged, highly educated and have higher than average incomes, among other interesting facts. For more details on their research contact Michael Evans, evansmr@appstate.edu. ■

TAILGATE W I T H WA L K E R When you’re in town for a Mountaineer football game this season, make plans to stop by the Walker Tailgate Tent. Enjoy light refreshments and give-aways in the company of fellow alumni. If you missed the September tailgates, then be sure to stop by either: Saturday, October 4: 12:00-2:00 p.m. prior to ASU vs. The Citadel at 3:00 p.m.

Duck Pond Field Saturday, October 25: 12:30-2:30 p.m. prior to ASU vs. Furman at 3:30 p.m.

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WALKER ALUMNI ACROSS THE COUNTRY Now online on the Walker College website, an interactive map tracking the 19,043 COB alumni living across the country. Visit www.business.appstate.edu/alumni/map to see how many Walker alumni call your state or county home. Some stats from the map: • Walker College is represented in 49 states.

• A great majority of alumni - 76% - reside in North Carolina.

• The second most COB populated state is South Carolina (824), followed by Georgia (670), Virginia (559) and Florida (558).

• Mecklenburg County is home to 2,164 alumni. That’s almost 1,000 more than the second-most COB populated county, Wake (1,246).

• San Diego County, Calif. has more COB alumni (26) than at least 24 states.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW FOR THE 10TH ANNUAL

LEWIS L. MACK ALUMNI DAY FEBRUARY 9, 2009 Appalachian alumni coming together with business students.

If you are interested in sharing your professional experience with the business leaders of tomorrow - the students in the Walker College of Business, then consider participating in Alumni Day. All classes on this day are taught by Walker College alumni like you.

For information, contact Heidi Williams at williamsha@appstate.edu or 828-262-7579.

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Expand Your Horizons www.mba.appstate.edu

Walker College of Business Office of the Dean Appalachian State University Box 32037 Boone, NC 28608